Rev. Ron Bartlow continues our four week series on “The Best of 2023”, looking at the best words, movie, person and character of 2023 through the lens of scripture. Today, we look at Person of the Year: Taylor Swift (Time Magazine). In Today’s scripture from John, Jesus calls some disciples, and they invite Nathaniel who is skeptical until he comes and sees for himself. Similarly, Reverend Ron says he “wasn’t a ‘Swiftie,’ until I took (daughter) Kate to a concert, and saw for myself.” Invitation, Welcome, Conversion – some of the same elements of faith communities are being brought to life in Taylor’s community of fans (including some of the dark sides of community, e.g., “us vs. them”). Rev. Ron Bartlow gives the sermon, “Our Song” from John 1:35-50, and Psalm 96:1-4a and 19:1-4.
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